Tag: Istanbul

ZkDay conference and Pitch competition comes to Istanbul on Nov. 13

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Zero knowledge-proof (ZK-proof) scalability solutions have grown in prominence in the crypto ecosystem in recent years, making way for several ZK-focused conferences and events. A marquee ZK conference dedicated to the growing community will take place on Nov. 13 in Istanbul, Turkey. ZkDay is hosted by zero knowledge layer-1 platform, the Manta Network, Polychain Capital, nil; Foundation and Cointelegraph. ZkDay is dedicated to facilitating top-notch community gatherings, fostering learning and networking, and driving the progress and application of ZK technology across the blockchain space. ZkDay Istanbul comes just three months…

Islamic finance and Web3 take stage at Istanbul Blockchain Week

Being one flight away from both Dubai and London, Istanbul is the “financial capital” of Turkey and a popular destination for events and organizations. Its convenient location also helps organizers customize their events to align with the specific needs of Eastern or Western cultures — which felt like the case at Istanbul Blockchain Week 2023. IBW 2023 saw thousands of local and international enthusiasts join the conversation on crypto, blockchain and Web3 on Aug. 22 and 23 at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti. Tailored to reflect the various discussions across the…

Synopsis Summit Comes to Istanbul on October 5–6, 2023 – Press release Bitcoin News

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press release PRESS RELEASE. The international web3 summit Synopsis announced that its 6th edition will be held offline in Istanbul on October 5–6, 2023. Synopsis Istanbul is devoted to all things digital economy and web3. It suits seasoned industry professionals, newcomers, projects willing to broaden their reach, and individuals eager to know where the industry is heading next. The summit gathers industry leaders to discuss the following topics: Blockchain innovations Artificial Intelligence Crypto exchanges DeFi Metaverse & gaming Mining NFT, SFT and IP Startups TA & trading Web 3.0 Synopsis…

Turkey works hard to make İstanbul home to global blockchain hype

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The Turkish crypto and blockchain ecosystem is working hard to build during the bear market, according to local experts. The people of the Turkish crypto ecosystem are very eager to apply the age-old words of wisdom, “The bear market is an opportunity to build,” to make İstanbul -the business hub of Turkey- home to the global hype surrounding Ethereum. Turkey is one of the most active countries in crypto and blockchain, and its interest extends beyond market movements. Along with a considerable base of crypto investors, the local community consists…

Positivity blazing through a bear market: Blockchain Economy Istanbul 2022

Held at Hilton Bomonti, a fancy hotel next to a renovated and repurposed beer factory in Istanbul, the fourth iteration of the Blockchain Economy Summit 2022 (BE2022) proved to be a significant step-up compared to its pre-pandemic predecessors. The previous summit, BE2020, was held at the WOW Convention Center two years back. In addition to being situated in a harder-to-reach part of Istanbul, the summit coincided with the COVID-19 outbreak, further impacting the overall attendance. Since the sole purpose of that venue was organizing large-scale events, the crypto community from…

Turkish Referee Flips Bitcoin at Istanbul Derby Kick-Off, Soccer Authority Launches Probe – Bitcoin News

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A soccer referee’s decision to toss a bitcoin before the start of a recent match between Istanbul giants Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe has sparked controversy in Turkey. The country’s football authority is trying to establish why a crypto coin was used for the ritual when that role should have been reserved for the Turkish lira. Bitcoin Coin Toss at Soccer Game Under Investigation in Turkey The latest clash between Istanbul soccer clubs Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe ended in a 1-1 draw but it’s not the tight game that drew the most attention,…

İstanbul Başakşehir Joins List of Clubs Having Fan Token

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The $IBFK token will be built on the Socios platform, a blockchain tokenization entity that has already done the same for some top clubs such as Paris Saint Germain, Juventus, FC Barcelona, Atletico Madrid among others. The attention of some top leagues around the world has been drawn towards blockchain and its commercial benefits. This is why several have moved towards tokenization in their bids to key into the industry, İstanbul Başakşehir is the latest among top-flight clubs that have indicated its interest in the building of a token for…

Istanbul or ‘Coinstantinople’? Inside Turkey’s Bitcoin Bull Market

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Turkish bitcoin users are already waist-deep in a bull run, as partially illustrated by growing exchange volumes. BTCTurk CEO Ozgur Güneri, head of the largest crypto exchange in Istanbul, with the most Turkish banking access of any exchange in the region, said volumes roughly quadrupled over the past year, attracting roughly 100,000 active monthly users by July 2020 out of nearly 1 million accounts.  “August might be the highest volume ever and the highest level of registrations in any month this year,” he said. “This also correlates to the volatility…

Ethereum Completes Istanbul Hard Fork: Aiming for 3K Transactions Per Second

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A big congratulations to the Ethereum (ETH)trade community and the global crypto industry at large. The long expected Ethereum’s hard fork tagged ‘Istanbul’ is finally here and over. Okay, not entirely over as two other networks are expected to go live in the first quarter of 2020. Notwithstanding, the just-concluded upgrade of the second-largest cryptocurrency (by market capitalization) was a total success and it poses great hope for the future of crypto. The hard fork, which took place at block number 9,069,000, saw a successful upgrade at six different stages.…